There's no place like home for Alta, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Skyline Eagles out 6-5. This was a revenge game for Alta, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-4 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Alta got a great performance from John Warren as he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Warren has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Colton Hall, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Jose Periera was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
On Skyline's side, Andrew Lindquist was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Brooks Walker was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Charlie Billick, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Alta's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Skyline, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Alta by a score of 12-10.
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